Nick “Pumpkin” Alvarado, touched thousands of people with his signature music productions and acclaimed DJ sets at top music festivals and clubs across the US and abroad. He tragically passed away in early 2016, but his generous spirit and magical music will continue to live on.
To honor his memory, Nick’s best friend and Little Giants production partner, Evan “Everyman” Shafran, started The Little Giant Acorn Foundation for The Arts, a non-profit organization that helps children get started in music or the performing arts who otherwise could not afford to do so. Nick absolutely loved to share his passion for music and performance art with the next generation and nothing gave him more joy.
By purchasing the new LITTLE GIANTS LIMITED EDITION 7" VINYL you are helping to ensure that Nick’s spirit continues to shine while ensuring that the next generations of “little acorns” have the means to pursue their creative passions.
You won’t find this vinyl anywhere else. It was always a dream of Nick's to have a record of his own. It serves as a symbol to our community that Nick “Pumpkin” Alvarado will never be forgotten and to always let your light shine bright. <3
VINYL ART WORK BY: BRIAN CRAIN
SIDE 1A: INTRO
SIDE 1B: DON'T QUIT
SIDE 2: LITTLE GIANTS THEME
Little Giants - Don't Quit
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
Los Angeles based producer Nick Alvarado and vocalist EVeryman have teamed to form Little Giants, who aim to make proper hip-hop music for your mind, body and soul. Pairing inspired, thought-provoking lyrics set over crisp, funky beats, the sounds of Little Giants harken back to the golden era of hip-hop.
After their initial collaboration on the track, “Good Day,” off the debut EP from Alvarado’s popular alias, Pumpkin, the duo bonded over a mutual love for the classic hip-hop they grew up listening to from the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5, along with each spending endless hours crate-digging for old records to sample. In tribute to those sounds that shaped their youth, they teamed up for the well-received, “EVery Summer Mixtape,” which saw the duo further demonstrate their strong creative chemistry with a fresh mix comprised of classic hip-hop beats expertly reconstructed by Alvarado which paired with all-new vocals from EVeryman.
On the debut Little Giants album, “Don’t Quit,” Alvarado and EVeryman have created a strong opening statement comprised of all original tracks that will have you reaching to turn the volume up while singing along to EVeryman’s catchy choruses.
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Los Angeles based producer Nick Alvarado and vocalist EVeryman have teamed to form Little Giants, who aim to make proper hip-hop music for your mind, body and soul. Pairing inspired, thought-provoking lyrics set over crisp, funky beats, the sounds of Little Giants harken back to the golden era of hip-hop.
After their initial collaboration on the track, “Good Day,” off the debut EP from Alvarado’s popular alias, Pumpkin, the duo bonded over a mutual love for the classic hip-hop they grew up listening to from the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5, along with each spending endless hours crate-digging for old records to sample. In tribute to those sounds that shaped their youth, they teamed up for the well-received, “EVery Summer Mixtape,” which saw the duo further demonstrate their strong creative chemistry with a fresh mix comprised of classic hip-hop beats expertly reconstructed by Alvarado which paired with all-new vocals from EVeryman.
On the debut Little Giants album, “Don’t Quit,” Alvarado and EVeryman have created a strong opening statement comprised of all original tracks that will have you reaching to turn the volume up while singing along to EVeryman’s catchy choruses.
Little Giants - Don't Quit
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
lyrics
Portrait of self
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this self portrait i paint from the pleasure and the pain
no two sides of any story are ever the same
i've weathered the storms, the thunder and the rain
and made sunshine from clouds on the grayest of days
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i paint a picture of self, it's the portion i portray
'cause my side of the story is seen in my way
you got your own version of everything that's happened
we can weather the storm and make the sunshine happen.
when i look in the mirror, now i see a different man
each and everyday wiser while i'm living out my plan
people take a stand, never cracking under pressure
our portrait of self, see what we lack and make it better
i'm han solo flyin' millennium falcon,
i'm captain kirk killing khan, i'm macbeth, i'm malcolm
i'm hamlet, i'm spam, shit, i'm kick the can plannin'
sporadic, acrobatic, spastic, drastic, i'm plastic
i'm shaggy boombastic,
i'm mr. fantastic, mr. clean, i'm wax lit,
i'm everyman and everyone that ever outlasted
now remember who you are, and reach out and grasp it.
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fair warning - this door swings without a hinge
a contradiction, this spiral ends where it begins
king fantastic, sarcastic wax top with a crooked spin
fables and fiction, a monkey tap dancing on the fringe
listen to every word i say and hear nothing
read between the syllables, syntax and facts mean nothing
leave the ish and isms and assumptions at the door
i came to play the game with no intention of keeping score
and what's more is i can see beyond the seas from these heights
high enough to forget the restless days and sleepless nights
when we used to have to fight with both fists to stay in it
a tiny acorn; a forest of oak trees within it
now we're caught somewhere between a lock of hair and a scarred face
lost and scared, stuck between a rock and a hard place
unprepared and somewhat unaware that this big ball is spinning
grinning ear to ear but steering clear of any new beginnings
this is the seventh inning stretch, so take a breather and relax
and don't forget to get the one that got you back
then get to gettin' on before what you have is gone forever
seems so simply genius, but believe, it's only slightly clever
they say never say never, but they just said it twice
why do i come up snake-eyes when i can't even grip the dice?
oh wait, my mistake, forget the snake, i meant die
death, a final breath, eternal rest - is this goodbye?
you can try and try to make believe but you can't deny
the magnetism, the gravity, the power in a slice of pi
and isn't it strange to think that when we're all long gone
this big ball will keep on spinning and the get-to-gettin' will go on...
this self portrait i paint from the pleasure and pain
no two sides of any story are ever the same
i've weathered the storms, the thunder and rain
and made sunshine from clouds on the grayest of days
credits
from 7" LIMITED EDITION VINYL: DON'T QUIT & LITTLE GIANTS THEME,
released January 17, 2013
Los Angeles based producer Nick Alvarado and vocalist EVeryman have teamed to form Little Giants, who aim to make proper hip-hop music for your mind, body and soul. Pairing inspired, thought-provoking lyrics set over crisp, funky beats, the sounds of Little Giants harken back to the golden era of hip-hop.
After their initial collaboration on the track, “Good Day,” off the debut EP from Alvarado’s popular alias, Pumpkin, the duo bonded over a mutual love for the classic hip-hop they grew up listening to from the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5, along with each spending endless hours crate-digging for old records to sample. In tribute to those sounds that shaped their youth, they teamed up for the well-received, “EVery Summer Mixtape,” which saw the duo further demonstrate their strong creative chemistry with a fresh mix comprised of classic hip-hop beats expertly reconstructed by Alvarado which paired with all-new vocals from EVeryman.
On the debut Little Giants album, “Don’t Quit,” Alvarado and EVeryman have created a strong opening statement comprised of all original tracks that will have you reaching to turn the volume up while singing along to EVeryman’s catchy choruses.
Little Giants - Don't Quit
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
Little Giant Acorn Records was set up by EVeryman as a way to continue to honor Pumpkin. The Little Giant Acorn Foundation for The Arts, helps children get started in music or the performing arts who otherwise could not afford to do so.
